Dr. Lam Author of
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Michael Lam, MD, MPH
www.DrLam.com
Characteristics
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Type O - Best on High Protein
Diet
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- Thrive on intense physical
exercise and animal proteins
- Do not do well with
dairy and grain products
- Hardy digestive tract
- The leading factor
in weight gain for Type Os is the gluten found in wheat germ and whole wheat
products.
- Type O have a tendency
to have low levels of thyroid hormone and unstable thyroid functions, which
cause metabolic problems and weight gain.
- Type O have high stomach-acid
content, can digest meat easily.
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Comments |
Most
Beneficial |
Food
allowed |
Food
not allowed |
Protein
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The
more stressful your job or demanding your exercise program, the higher the
grade of protein you should eat |
Beef,
Lam, Mutton, Veal, Venison |
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| Type
Os can efficiently digest and metabolize meats |
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Any
meat except for those listed not allowed |
Bacon,
Ham, Goose, Pork |
| Cold-water
fish are excellent for Type Os. Many seafoods are also excellent sources
of iodine, which regulates the thyroid function. |
Cod,
herring, Mackerel |
Any
fish or seafood except for those listed not allowed |
Barracuda,
Pickled herring, Catfish, Smoked salmon, Caviar, Octopus, Conch |
| Dairy |
Type
Os need to severely restrict the use of dairy products and eggs |
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Butter,
Farmer, Feta, Mozzarella, Goat cheese, Soy Milk |
All
other dairy products and yogurts |
| Fat |
Type
Os respond well to oils |
Olive
Oil, Flaxseed oil |
Canola
oil, Sesame Oil |
Corn
oil, Peanut oil, Cottonseed oil, Safflower oil |
| Nuts |
These
foods should in no way take the place of high-protein meats, and they are
high in fat especially if you are overweight. |
Pumpkin
seeds, Walnuts |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
Brazil,
Cashew, Peanut, Pistachios, Poppy Seeds |
| Beans |
Type
Os don't utilize beans particularly well. They tend to make muscle tissue
slightly less acidic and inhibit the metabolism of other nutrients. |
Aduke
beans, Azuki beans, Pinto beans, Black-eyed peas |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
Beans
- copper, kidney, navy, tamarine. Lentils - domestic, green, red. |
| Grains |
Type
Os do not tolerate whole wheat products at all. |
Essene
Bread, Ezekiel Bread |
Amaranth,
Barley, Buckwheat, Rice, Kamut, Kasha, Millet, Rye, Spelt |
Corn,
Gluten, Graham, Wheat (Bulgur, Durum, Sprouted, white and whole, Germ and
Bran) farina, Oat, Seven-grains, or any products such as flour, bread and
noodles made with these grain products |
Vegetables
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These
vegetables inhibit the thyroid function for Type Os |
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Brassica
family: Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, mustard greens |
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vegetables help blood clot, Type Os lack several clotting fractors and need
vitamin K to assist in the process |
Kale,
collard greens, romaine lettuce, broccoli, spinach |
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vegetables irritate the digestive tract and the high mold count can aggravate
Type O hypersensitivity problems. |
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Alfalfa
sprouts, shiitake mushrooms, fermented olives |
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vegetables can cause arthritic conditions in Type Os |
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Nightshades:
eggplant, potatoes |
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vegetable affect the production of insulin, often lead to obesity and diabetes
for the Type Os. |
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Corn |
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fruit agglutinate all blood types but Type Os. |
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Tomatoes |
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Artichoke,
Chicory, Dandelion, Garlic, Horseradish, Kale, Leek, Okra, Onions, Parsley,
Parsnips, Red Peppers, Sweet potatoes, Pumpkin, seaweed, turnips |
All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
avocado |
Fruits
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Dark
red, blue and purple fruits tend to cause an alkaline reaction the digestive
tract, and therefore balance the high acidity of the Type Os digestive tract
to reduce ulcers and irritations of the stomach lining. |
Plums,
prunes, figs |
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fruits contain high mold counts which can aggravate Type Os hypersensitivity
problems (allergies) |
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Melons,
cantaloupe, honeydew |
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fruits are high in acid content which may irritate the acidic stomach of
Type Os |
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Grapefruit,
most berries |
Oranges,
tangerines and strawberries, blackberries, Rhubarb |
| Fruits
are not only an important source of fiber, minerals and vitamins, but they
can be an excellent alternative to bread and pasta for Type Os |
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All
kinds except those listed not allowed |
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Os are extremely sensitive to this fruit. |
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coconut
and coconut-containing products |
Spices
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Rich
source of Iodine to regulate the thyroid gland |
Kelp-based
seasonings, iodized salt |
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| Soothing
to the digestive tracts of Type Os |
Parsley,
curry, cayenne pepper |
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| Irritants
to the Type O stomach |
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White
and black pepper, vinegar, capers, cinnamon, Cornstarch, Corn syrup, Nutmeg,
Vanilla |
| Condiments |
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chocolate, honey, cocao
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Ketchup,
pickles, mayonnaise, relish |
| Beverages |
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Seltzer
water, Club soda and tea |
beer, wine
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Coffee,
Distilled liquor, Black Tea |
TIPS FROM DR. LAM
I have found that combining your specific blood type diet along with choosing the right food from my food choice table, you will find excellent success. I encourage you to combine the use of the two.
 
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